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Waingapu, Indonesia

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35,932 Population 81,664/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Waingapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density81,664/sq mi
Coordinates-9.6567°N, 120.2641°W
TimezoneAsia/Makassar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

512 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Nov 8, 1998 41 km SW of Ende, Indonesia M6.4 140 km
Feb 12, 2016 94 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.3 95 km
Jan 21, 2019 142 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.0 143 km
Oct 30, 2000 130 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M6.0 131 km
Feb 10, 1997 82 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.9 83 km
Oct 7, 2000 103 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.9 103 km
Jul 13, 2009 63 km SSW of Komodo, Indonesia M5.9 119 km
Dec 12, 1994 122 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.6 122 km
Mar 31, 2025 67 km SSW of Tambolaka, Indonesia M5.6 139 km
Jul 17, 2025 76 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia M5.6 128 km
Jul 19, 1999 57 km SW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.5 71 km
Jun 8, 1990 58 km SSW of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.5 62 km
Mar 26, 2013 33 km N of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.5 34 km
May 17, 1991 61 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.5 62 km
Mar 29, 1992 149 km WSW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.4 149 km
Aug 17, 1997 18 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia M5.4 135 km
Aug 12, 2016 39 km W of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.4 39 km
Nov 8, 1992 37 km SW of Komodo, Indonesia M5.3 139 km
May 23, 2001 64 km S of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.3 64 km
May 11, 1991 52 km SW of Waingapu, Indonesia M5.3 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Inigo (2003).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Inigo Category 2 297 km
1989 Orson Category 2 272 km
1981 Max Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1855 FLORES ISLAND Unknown 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sano, Wai (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sano, Wai Caldera 1,319 m (4,327 ft) Unknown 108 km
Inierie Stratovolcano 2,245 m (7,365 ft) -8050 115 km
Ranakah Lava dome(s) 2,350 m (7,710 ft) 1991 119 km
Inielika Complex 1,559 m (5,115 ft) 2001 130 km
Iya Stratovolcano 618 m (2,028 ft) 1969 173 km
Kelimutu Complex 1,639 m (5,377 ft) 1968 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
March 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in

Waingapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.4").

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